Travelling from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW): what you need to know
Detroit's timezone is UTC-4, which makes Detroit five hours behind Barcelona.
Leave plenty of time to make your BCN to DTW flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between BCN and DTW include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
John F. Kennedy International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight is $876. A return fare is currently $1,331. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from BCN to DTW, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across each month and land a great deal.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from BCN to DTW by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Of all flights departing from Barcelona-El Prat Airport, 79.12% land on time at their destination.
Central Barcelona to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to BCN:
Arriving at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Book a hotel near DTW if you have a late Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Budget or Hertz to explore Detroit and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport about two weeks ahead.
Getting from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to central Detroit
You'll find DTW at 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Detroit. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for July if you want to visit Detroit during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC and 30ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC and 3ºC. Search for cheap tickets from BCN to DTW sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Chicago is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen Detroit. Around 386 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in United States, head for Columbus, roughly 257 kilometres south of Detroit. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village are among its highlights.